Signs Your Windows Need To Be Replaced

Your windows are an important piece when it comes to the health of your home. They provide your home with sunlight, ventilation, and curb appeal, and play an important role when it comes to keeping your home in good condition. However, it can often be difficult to identify whether your windows are in need of replacement.

Drafts Around The Frames

A clear sign that your windows need to be replaced is when you begin to feel drafts around your windows.  If you feel the cold creeping in around your windows during the winter, or the heat during the summer, take you’ll want to replace your home’s windows.

Difficulty Operating The Windows

If you are having trouble operating your windows, you’ll want to consider replacing them. When your windows begin to stick in their frames, it’s time to consider replacing them.  Your windows should be easy to operate in order to avoid injury, and after years of being exposed to the elements, your windows may begin to stick in their tracks.

It’s Hard To Clean Your Windows

While old windows are often difficult to clean.  Old double-hung windows have to be cleaned from the outside on a ladder, which makes it a difficult, slightly dangerous task to have to do on an annual or bi-annual basis. If you’re tired of having to climb up on a ladder every time you need to clean your windows, consider installing new double-hung windows.  Modern double-hung windows are generally designed to swing inward to make cleaning second or third story windows much easier.

Noise Pollution

If you feel like you can hear every car’s engine within a half-mile radius through your closed windows, you’re probably not imagining it! Old windows, particularly ones that are drafty, tend to also leak sound through the small openings that drafts come through.  If you feel like you can hear the whole neighborhood at night, your windows may be to blame.

They Look Worn Out

This sign is particularly relevant if you plan on putting your home on the market in the near future.  Old, chipped windows often take away from a home’s curb appeal, and can significantly take away from their

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If you are interested in having your home’s windows replaced, reach out to our team today at (781) 899-6353 or by filling out our online contact form! We look forward to hearing from you!